Shells Collection (page 18)

Olive Shell, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999466 Olive Shell, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Squeaker, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999417 Squeaker, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Herlequin Beetle, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999366 Herlequin Beetle, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la)

Mussels, 1863-79 (colour litho)
1001339 Mussels, 1863-79 (colour litho) by Petraroja, Raimundo (fl.1863-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Atlante zoologico popolare)

Cardita Shell, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999122 Cardita Shell, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Giant Clam, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999683 Giant Clam, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Insects, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999659 Insects, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Shell, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999518 Shell, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA, 1833-39)

Worm Snails, 1863-79 (colour litho)
1001201 Worm Snails, 1863-79 (colour litho) by Petraroja, Raimundo (fl.1863-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Atlante zoologico popolare)

Mussels, 1863-79 (colour litho)
1001198 Mussels, 1863-79 (colour litho) by Petraroja, Raimundo (fl.1863-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Atlante zoologico popolare)

Two- and morevalve conch cases or mussels (coloured engraving)
998478 Two- and morevalve conch cases or mussels (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Univalve animals or worm casing (coloured engraving)
998477 Univalve animals or worm casing (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Shiohi no tsuto (Gifts from the Ebb Tide), known as the Shell Book
3071993 Shiohi no tsuto (Gifts from the Ebb Tide), known as the Shell Book, 1789 (colour woodblock print) by Utamaro, Kitagawa (1753-1806); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

A collectors cabient with Abraham Ortelius and Justus Lipsius, 1618 (oil on canvas)
877035 A collectors cabient with Abraham Ortelius and Justus Lipsius, 1618 (oil on canvas) by Francken, Frans II the Younger (1581-1642)

Two children hatching from an egg (b / w photo)
3094434 Two children hatching from an egg (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two children hatching from an egg)

Nest of the Wild Ostrich (b / w photo)
3092353 Nest of the Wild Ostrich (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nest of the Wild Ostrich)

Exploding Shell, 1914-18 (oil on canvas)
833410 Exploding Shell, 1914-18 (oil on canvas) by Nevinson, Christopher Richard Wynne (1889-1946); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

A Still Life of Cracked Walnuts resting on a Stone Ledge (oil on panel)
781636 A Still Life of Cracked Walnuts resting on a Stone Ledge (oil on panel) by Pereda y Salgado, Antonio (1611-78) (circle of); 18x18 cm; Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London

Feeding Big Bertha, 1918 (b / w photo)
870230 Feeding Big Bertha, 1918 (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Big Bertha was the nickname for the extremely long-range Paris Gun deployed by)

Picture frame, c. 1740 (oak & gilding)
1069461 Picture frame, c.1740 (oak & gilding) by American School, (18th century); 47.6x45.1x10.2 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; The Wendy and Emery Reves Collection; American, out of copyright

Sculpted rectangular frame, Regency period, c. 1795-1837 (wood)
1069458 Sculpted rectangular frame, Regency period, c.1795-1837 (wood) by American School; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; The Wendy and Emery Reves Collection; American, out of copyright

Satin Bowerbird, 1861 (colour litho)
1065180 Satin Bowerbird, 1861 (colour litho) by Wolf, Joseph (1820-99); Zoological Society of London; (add.info.: Zoological Sketches by Philip Lutley Sclater, published in 1861)

General View of the Field of Battle before Spion Kop from Gun Hill (litho)
1048657 General View of the Field of Battle before Spion Kop from Gun Hill (litho) by Dadd, Frank (1851-1929) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Spanish-American War the Americans storming the Hill of San Juan (litho)
1063667 The Spanish-American War the Americans storming the Hill of San Juan (litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Rebellion in the Soudan, the Relief of Tokar, 1 March, after the Second Battle of Teb (engraving)
1061524 The Rebellion in the Soudan, the Relief of Tokar, 1 March, after the Second Battle of Teb (engraving) by Fripp, Charles Edwin (1854-1906); Private Collection; (add.info)

Shells (coloured engraving)
1108458 Shells (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shells. Plate from 19th century illustrated book.); Look and Learn / Ohana Collection

Shells (coloured engraving)
1108453 Shells (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shells. Plate from 19th century illustrated book.); Look and Learn / Ohana Collection

Use of Wampum belts in Indian Council (engraving)
980417 Use of Wampum belts in Indian Council (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Use of Wampum belts in Indian Council)

A storm of shells, January 1871 (engraving)
958871 A storm of shells, January 1871 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A storm of shells, January 1871)

Leather bag with tools, whistles, and shells, 20th Century. Creator: Unknown
The object consists of a dark brown tooled leather bag with attachments of iron tools, wooden whistles, and cowrie shells. The bag is made from two pieces of leather

Green sea turtle from Raja Ampat
Barathieu Gabriel

Catch of the day
Alena

Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas)
Csaba Tokolyi

391568

spin turtle
Sergi Garcia

Babies
Jake Olson

Marine turtle
Mato P

Siren
Miki Meir Levi

Turtle and Sardines
Henry Jager

Marine life: Green Turtle
Barathieu Gabriel

From the Sea
Peter Stahl

Well balanced diet 2
Victoria Glinka

Diversity
Christophe Kiciak

Green Turtle in Snells Window
Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) in "Snells Window". Apo Island, Philippinen. Henry Jager

1034770

Green turtle and fire sky!
Barathieu Gabriel

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"Shells: A Journey Through Time and Art" Step into the world of shells, where history, imagination, and nature intertwine. From the haunting memories of war to ancient Dorset's vibrant past, these captivating they have stories to tell. In "Attack of the Ulster Division, " a powerful image captured by James Prinsep Beadle in 1930, we witness the devastating impact during World War One. The deafening explosions echo through time, reminding us of the sacrifices made on that fateful day - 1 July 1916. Travel even further back with "Duria antiquior (Ancient Dorset), " an imaginative reconstruction that brings prehistoric life to light. These fossil ammonites like Desmoceras spp. , discovered in Madagascar's Albian Stage during Upper Early Cretaceous period, reveal a mesmerizing glimpse into Earth's ancient secrets when these molluscs thrived. But not all they can remnants from distant eras; some exist today as delicate treasures. In a stunning print capturing Molluscs/Snails' intricate beauty, we marvel at their elegant forms and patterns that nature has bestowed upon them. During times of conflict and uncertainty such as World War One, recruitment posters like "At the Front" played a crucial role in rallying soldiers for duty. Shells symbolize both protection and danger here - shields against harm but also instruments causing destruction. On Suffolk's Aldeburgh beach stands Maggie Hambling's magnificent sculpture titled "The Scallop. " This shell-shaped artwork invites contemplation about our connection with nature while paying homage to Benjamin Britten – one of Britain’s greatest composers who found inspiration along this very shoreline. Delve deeper into the realm with an oyster shell adorned with an artificial pearl – a testament to human creativity merging with natural wonders. It reminds us how something seemingly ordinary can be transformed into extraordinary beauty through artistry.